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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with today because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Greece to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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